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RENAL FAILURE
ATTENTION: Before making any changes please contact your health care professional.
WHAT IS RENAL FAILURE?
Kidneys are the organs that help filter waste products from the blood. They are
also involved in regulating blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood
cell production in the body.
Renal failure or kidney failure (formerly called renal insufficiency) is a medical
condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter toxins and waste
products from the blood. The two forms are acute (acute kidney injury) and
chronic (chronic kidney disease); a number of other diseases or health
problems may cause either form of renal failure to occur.
Renal failure also refers to renal function that is greatly diminished or absent
because about 90% of the kidney tissue has been destroyed. Renal failure
often results from a chronic disease that affects the glomerulus or the small
blood vessels of the kidney. Autoimmune conditions, high blood pressure and
diabetes are the three chronic problems accounting for the majority of
progressive renal failure.
SYMPTOMS
Long-term kidney problems have significant repercussions on other diseases,
such as cardiovascular disease.
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The following symptoms may occur with acute kidney failure. Generally some
people have no symptoms, while some have symptoms in the early stages. The
symptoms may be very subtle.
Decreased urine production
Body swelling
Problems concentrating
Confusion
Fatigue
Lethargy
Weakness due to anemia
Shortness of breath
Nausea, vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Metallic taste in the mouth
Loss of appetite as waste builds up in the blood
Pain in the back or side
Swelling of the legs, ankles, feet, face and/or hands
Memory problems
Itching
Bone damage
Abnormal heart rhythms
Nonunion in broken bones
Inability to regulate water and electrolyte balances, to clear waste
products from the body, and to promote red blood cell production
Seizures and coma may occur in very severe acute kidney failure
Metabolic acidosis, or increased acidity of the body due to the inability to
manufacture bicarbonate, will alter enzyme and oxygen metabolism,
causing organ failure.
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Inability to excrete potassium
Rising urea levels in the blood (uremia)
Because the kidneys cannot address the rising acid load in the body,
breathing becomes more rapid as the lungs try to buffer the acidity by
blowing off carbon dioxide.
Foamy or bubbly urine due to excessive protein in the body
Swelling in the hands, feet, abdomen, or face
Appetite loss, a bad taste in the mouth
Difficulty sleeping
Darkening of the skin
Excess protein in the blood
CAUSES
Chronic renal failure develops over months and years. The most common
causes of chronic renal failure are related to:
poorly controlled diabetes,
poorly controlled high blood pressure, and
chronic glomerulonephritis (inflammation of small blood vessels in the
kidneys).
Less common causes of chronic renal failure include:
polycystic kidney disease,
large intake of animal protein and undigested protein,
reflux nephropathy,
kidney stones, and
prostate disease.
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HOW IS KIDNEY FAILURE DIAGNOSED?
Diagnosis of kidney failure is confirmed by blood tests measuring the
buildup of waste products in the blood. BUN, creatinine, and GFR are
routine blood tests used to measure the buildup of waste products in the
blood. BUN and creatinine become elevated, and the glomerular filtration
rate (GFR) decreases. This is the rate with which blood is filtered through the
kidneys and can be calculated based upon the creatinine level, age,
race, and gender.
Urine tests may be done to measure the amount of protein, detect the
presence of abnormal cells, or measure the concentration of electrolytes.
Protein in the urine is not normal and can be a clue that damage to the
kidneys has occurred. Abnormal aggregations of red and white blood cells
called casts can be seen in the urine with kidney disease. Comparing the
concentrations of electrolytes in the blood and urine can help decide
whether the kidneys are able to appropriately monitor and filter blood.
Other tests used to diagnose the type of kidney failure are ultrasound and
biopsy. Abdominal ultrasound can assess the size of the kidneys and may
identify whether any obstruction exists. Biopsy of the kidney uses a thin
needle that is placed through the skin into the kidney itself to get bits of
tissue to examine under the microscope.
DIET
Cut out all flesh foods (including fish, chicken, meat, pork, and all
crustaceans) as well as its byproduct (eggs, cheese, milk, butter, etc.).
excessive amounts of animal protein destroy the kidneys. Meat also has a
variety of waste products, bacteria, purines and uric acid.
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Avoid all dairy products. Too much animal protein leeches calcium from
the bones by creating an acidic environment in the blood. This can also
lead to kidney stones and kidney inflammation.
Squash acts as a mild diuretic in the kidneys, increasing urine production
and encouraging the elimination of liquids from the body. Excellent for
inflammation of the kidneys (nephritis, glomerular nephritis), edema (fluid
retention) and any type of kidney failure.
The pear stimulates renal function, thus it is highly recommended, even in
cases of renal edema (fluid retention).
Use sea salt with iodine. Pink Himalayan sea salt with 84 trace minerals
including iodine is the preferred type of salt. Do not exceed 500mg of
sodium daily.
When kidneys lose their ability to excrete urine, cardiac function can be
affected. Potassium should be kept at 2 g daily. Since the kidneys cannot
easily remove excess water, salt, or potassium, these may need to be
consumed in limited quantities. Foods high in potassium include bananas,
apricots, and salt substitutes.
Blood Phosphorus level increases. Do not exceed 800 mg daily. Phosphorus
is a forgotten chemical that is associated with calcium metabolism and
may be elevated in the body in kidney failure. Too much phosphorus can
leech calcium from the bones and cause osteoporosis and fractures. Foods
with high phosphorus content include milk, cheese, nuts, cola drinks, beet
greens, spinach, rhubarb and Swiss chard.
Olives. Use olive oil as the preferred oil of choice or eat seven olives daily.
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The oil in olives is a remedy for constipation and kidney diseases. Counsels
on Diet and Foods p. 360
Cranberries help acidify the urine, destroy bacteria and restore the
bladder.
LIFESTYLE
Avoid lead, other metals, pain relieving drugs (Advil, Nuprin, etc.) and
infectious diseases (scarlet fever, measles, etc.) as it can damage the
kidneys. Spirulina can be used to reduce kidney poisoning that is caused
by mercury and drugs.
Avoid supplementation, as too much nutrients can be toxic to the blood.
HERBAL TREATMENT
FOR MAKING TEAS:
As a Rule:
Always boil the hard parts of the plant such as: roots, seeds, rhizome or bark first for 15
minutes, then add the delicate parts of the plant such as leaves, flowers, buds, stems or clusters
and steep for at least 40 minutes.
Tea made from Cornsilk, Parsley leaf and Uva Usi leaf - 2 Tablespoons each.
Prepare 4 cups of hot boiled water, pour over herbs and steep for 40
minutes to 3 hours. Strain and drink the tea.
Vitamin D – there is a receptor site in every cell for vitamin D, however, in
1998 it was discovered that the Kidney is responsible for converting the pre-
vitamin d into a form and in sufficient quantities for the body to use. When
the sun hits the skin, it converts cholesterol under the skin into pre-vitamin D,
which is transferred to the liver then to the kidney to be converted into
vitamin D that the body can use.
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Daily exposure to sunlight is beneficial. For lighter-skinned individuals, 10 to
15 minutes daily will be sufficient whereas for darker-skinned individuals, 45
minutes to 1 ½ hours daily is required between the hours of 9:00am and
3:00pm when the UVB rays is at the highest.
Unfortunately, persons with kidney failure have a hard time producing
Vitamin D, therefore apart from getting natural sunlight, supplementation is
recommended until the kidney is restored. The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is
the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body.
Once you know your level, if you need to increase it, you may consider
taking 5000iu daily of vitamin D3 supplement until your levels are back in
line.
Correct Levels of vitamin D are 40 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL. Avoid
supplementing to toxic levels. (Once the levels get above 150 ng/mL with
supplement it can become toxic to the body however if the levels get
above 150 ng/mL with Natural Sunlight then you are fine.)
For the colder climate, as a regular maintenance from June – September
use the Natural Sunlight, May and October take 1000iu daily, April and
November take 2000iu daily, March and December take 3000iu daily,
January and February take 5000iu daily. Do Not exceed the recommended
vitamin D level. Remember that the liquid vitamin D3 with fat is best and
easily absorbed (vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, so it requires fat in order
for it to be absorbed).
If you live in a warmer climate please use the natural sunlight (45-90
minutes daily between the hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm).
PS: If you are deficient in vitamin D, then you will need to take the
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prescription dosage or the equivalent of 50,000ius per week for 8 weeks of
supplemental vitamin D3.
Here is another option: If there is a chronic deficiency in vitamin D, it would
recommended that you take as much as 10,000iu daily for either 3-4
months, then you can revert to the 5000iu daily.
HYDROTHERAPY
Use hot and cold-water treatment to the kidney area.
Need:
2 bowls (one with hot water, another with ice water)
2 washcloths for each bowl
1 light towel
Place light towel over kidneys as to avoid placing the hot washcloth
directly to the skin.
Wring hot washcloth and place over kidneys for 3 minutes
Then wring cold washcloth, lift towel and apply a quick friction with the
washcloth over kidneys for 30 seconds.
Repeat hot then cold treatment three times.
This will remove toxic waste and bring fresh blood to the kidney area and
cause the blood to circulate.
POULTICE
Make a poultice from:
2 tablespoons Charcoal
2 tablespoons Turmeric
1 tablespoon Ground flax seed
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Make to a paste and apply to the back at the kidney points.
Cover with plastic, then gauze, then tape in place.
Keep this on for 12 hours at night.
PLEASE COMBINE THIS SHEET WITH THE HEALTH LIVING PLAN TO GET THE BEST RESULT.
For further information, please visit our website at www.nhtlh.com
or call us at the above number.
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RENAL FAILURE FOOD GUIDE
It is important to keep Potassium and Phosphorus levels to less than or equal to
200mg.
The following foods can be eaten. Foods allowed per 100g of raw edible portion.
Leach: To steam and throw out water
FOOD ITEM COMMENTS
FRUITS
Acerola cherry
Apple
Apricot, raw
Banana Eat half
Blackberry
Blueberry
Breadfruit Must leach first: use with caution
Cape Gooseberry
Carambola
Cherimoya Must leach first: use with caution
Cherry Must leach first: use with caution
Cranberry
Fig Can eat fresh but must leach if dried
Grapefruit
Grapes
Guava Must leach first: use with caution
Jackfruit Must leach first: use with caution
Kiwi Must leach first: use with caution
Kumquat
Lemon
Lime
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FOOD ITEM COMMENTS
Litchi
Longan Must leach first: use with caution
Loquat Must leach first: use with caution
Mamey support
Mango
Melon
Cantaloupe, honey dew Must leach first: use with caution
Mulberry
Nectarine
Orange
Papaya
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Pineapple
Pitanga
Plum
Pomegranate Must leach first: use with caution
Prickly pear
Quince
Raspberry
Rose apple
Sapodilla
Strawberry
Sugar apple Must leach first: use with caution
Tangerine
Watermelon
NUTS
Coconut Must leach first: use with caution
Coconut water
Pecan Must leach first: use with caution
Walnut Must leach first: use with caution
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FOOD ITEM COMMENTS
GRAINS AND CEREALS
Bread, pumpernickel
Bread, wheat bran Toast bran first before making bread
Bread, whole wheat Show caution – not too much
Corn, sweet
Couscous, dry
Macaroni, cooked
Millet Show caution – not too much
Popcorn Without oil or butter
Brown rice, cooked
Rice, white
Rye flour, light
Spaghetti, cooked
Wheat flour, white
Wheat, sprouted
LEGUMES
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted
Bean, baked Must leach first: use with caution
Bean, kidney
Lentils Must leach first: use with caution
Mung bean sprouted
Tofu
Artichoke
Asparagus Must leach first: use with caution
Broccoli Must leach first: use with caution
Cabbage, red
Carrot Must leach first: use with caution
Cauliflower Must leach first: use with caution
Cucumber
Eggplant
Green bean
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FOOD ITEM COMMENTS
Leek
Lettuce
Okra Must leach first: use with caution
Onion
Peas Must leach first: use with caution
Pepper, sweet
Squash Must leach first: use with caution
Radish Must leach first: use with caution
Red beet Must leach first: use with caution
Rhubarb Must leach first: use with caution
Tomato Must leach first: use with caution
Turnip
Watercress
Zucchini Must leach first: use with caution
OIL
Coconut oil
Olive oil Or use 7 olives two times daily
Wheat germ oil
SEAWEED
Agar, raw
Kelp
SWEETENERS
Honey
Syrup, maple
CONDIMENTS AND SPICES
Garlic Must leach first: use with caution
Parsley Must leach first: use with caution
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